Chianti Holidays

Chianti Holidays - A world-famous wine producing area
Chianti holidays offer a delightful way to explore Italys' most famous wine-producing region, centrally located in the heart of one of the most popular tourist areas in the country, Tuscany. Situated half-way between Florence and Siena, the region of Chianti boasts a quintessential Tuscan landscape full of rolling hills and valleys, fertile vineyards and cypress trees, dotted with charming hill towns and ancient castles. Chianti holidays seem to offer something for everyone, from its fascinating history and culture, to its delicious cuisine and world-renowned Chianti Classico wines. 

Holidays in Chianti - Idyllic landscapes and an enchanting atmosphere
Offering a wide range of accommodation, such as a charming country farmhouse or a cosy rustic agriturismo, holidays in Chianti remain a popular choice for visitors keen to embrace this beautiful and evocative region. Home to a stunning landscape of fertile green countryside and endless fields of grapes, Chianti holidays offer not only beautiful countryside to explore, but a wealth of historical treasures to discover, together with a host of medieval hilltop towns, hamlets and churches. Whilst on holidays in Chianti, visit the popular historic villages such as Castellina or Radda, offering picturesque town centres with plenty of sights to see, and, of course, numerous traditional restaurants in which to enjoy long leisurely meals. A car is recommended whilst on holiday in Chianti, with some popular day trips including Florence, Siena and San Gimignano.  

Chianti Holidays - Sample the famous Chianti Classico wines
The region is known as a true gastronomical centre, with hearty Tuscan cuisine served throughout the area, and no holiday in Chianti is complete without sampling the excellent Chianti Classico wines produced here. The Chianti region is one of a small number to be granted the prestigious status of D.O.C.G , meaning the wine production here is controlled and of a guaranteed quality, and visitors on holiday in Chianti can enjoy discovering vineyards which proudly display the Black Rooster symbol. Although the area attracts many throughout the summer months, an ideal time to visit this enchanting region is in the spring, when Chianti holidays boast colourful fields full of flowers, and autumn, when the many harvesting festivals take place.